Kikkoman
Famous soy sauce
Kikkoman is a Japanese brand of soy sauce, so dominant globally that the name often stands in for soy sauce itself: Pass the Kikkoman.
The company, founded in the 17th century, produces the distinctively shaped bottle with the red cap found in kitchens and on restaurant tables worldwide.
Protein-rich Asian legume
- tofuCoagulated soy milk block
- edamameYoung soybeans in pods
- misoFermented legume paste
- tamariGluten-free Japanese condiment
shoyu · ponzu · legume · protein · plant-based · condiment · liquid · dark
Quick-cook in hot oil
- marinadeSeasoned steeping liquid
- glazeThin lustrous coating
- seasoningSubstance improving food taste
- sautéCook quickly in fat
grilling · basting · teriyaki · dipping · drizzling · splash · deglazing · caramelizing
Appetizing, not sweet
- glutamateExcitatory neural transmitter
- depthDistance below surface
- richnessState of abundance
- mouthfeelOral texture perception
complexity · salty · fermented · aged · deliciousness · savoriness · meaty · enhancement
Microbial sugar conversion
- brewingBeverage preparation process
- agedAdvanced in years
- wheatCereal crop for flour
- soybeansProtein-rich Asian legume
koji · pasteurization · barrel · months · traditional · process · ingredients · culture
Registered commercial identifier
- logoCompany identifying symbol
- bottlingPackaging liquids in containers
- hexagonSix-sided closed figure
- dispenserDevice that releases portions
table-top · packaging · global · Japanese-American · heritage · established · quality · trustworthy
soybeans
Protein-rich Asian legume
tamari · shoyu · ponzu · legume · protein · plant-based · condiment · liquid · dark · light
stir-fry
Quick-cook in hot oil
sauté · grilling · basting · teriyaki · dipping · drizzling · splash · deglazing · caramelizing · rice
savory
Appetizing, not sweet
mouthfeel · complexity · salty · fermented · aged · deliciousness · savoriness · meaty · enhancement · taste
fermentation
Microbial sugar conversion
soybeans · koji · pasteurization · barrel · months · traditional · process · ingredients · culture · yeast
trademark
Registered commercial identifier
dispenser · table-top · packaging · global · Japanese-American · heritage · established · quality · trustworthy · multinational
Kikkomanketchup
Tomato-based condiment
mayonnaise · mustard · maple syrup · honey · ranch dressing